IBEC State Board Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024/2025

IBEC State Board Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024/2025. In women, terminal hair on the face alone suggests - ANSWER-An excess of androgens The two sub layers of the dermis are the - ANSWER-Papillary and reticular At which of the following times is hand washing indicated - ANSWER-Before and after treatment Bacteria can enter the body through the skin only if the skin is - ANSWER-Broken Which of the following methods of sterilizing unpackaged instruments is recommended for use in the electrologist's office - ANSWER-Autoclave at 250F with 15 PSI for 15-20 minutes The hair and follicle are part of the - ANSWER-Epidermis and pilosebaceous unit Personal service workers (PSW) are defined by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as persons whose occupations involve - ANSWER-Close personal contact with clients The flow of electrons across a wire cannot occur unless there is - ANSWER-Pressure (voltage) Male and female sexual hair patterns differ primarily because of differences in - ANSWER-The concentration of circulating androgens Causes of hirsutism include which of the following -Pituitary hypersecretion -Adrenal tumors -Ovarian Tumors - ANSWER-All of the above According to the atomic theory of electron movement, electrons move from - ANSWERNegative to positive The galvanic modality effects permanent hair removal by - ANSWER-Chemical decomposition The blend or dual method effects permanent hair removal by - ANSWER-High frequency and galvanic current Which of the following defines desiccation - ANSWER-Removing moisture IBEC State Board Exam Questions and Answers | 100% Correct | Latest Update 2024/2025 True statements about a clients health history assessment include which of the following -it provides an accurate record of the body areas treated -it contains the clients signature and verification of the health history -It enables the electrologist to plan the clients treatment and evaluate progress and outcome - ANSWER-All of the above Causes of blanching include which of the following -overtreatment of the skin -shallow insertions -overly deep insertions - ANSWER-Overtreatment of the skin and shallow insertions Which form of hepatitis is spread through fecal-oral or by putting something in the mouth that has been contaminated by the stool of a person - ANSWER-Hepatitis A (HAV) Which form of hepatitis is spread through blood or body fluids of an infected person, such as sexual contact or sharing needles - ANSWER-Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 7 days - ANSWER-Hepatitis B (HBV) Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for months - ANSWER-Hepatitis A (HAV) Which form of hepatitis can live outside of the body for 16 hours but no longer than 4 days - ANSWER-Hepatitis C (HCV) How often do you need to empty the liquid soap container - ANSWER-Once a month How does a fungi reproduce - ANSWER-Spore formation How does a virus multiply - ANSWER-Enter living cell - replication Which form of diabetes is described as glucose intolerance that is diagnosed in some women during pregnancy - ANSWER-Gestational diabetes Which form of diabetes is described as being insulin dependent diabetes mellitus or juvenile diabetes - ANSWER-Diabetes Type 1 Which form of diabetes is the most common form of diabetes and is known as being insulin resistant - ANSWER-Diabetes type 2 In a diabetic patient which body area could electrolysis NOT be performed on due to poor circulation - ANSWER-Legs What condition is categorized by blood glucose level dropping too low - ANSWERHypoglycemia What condition is categorized by frequent urination, excessive thirst, unexplained weight loss, extreme hunger, tingling or numbness in hands and feet, dry skin, slow healing, and fatigue - ANSWER-Diabetes What condition is categorized by blood glucose level rising too high - ANSWERHyperglycemia What is a skin condition that is categorized by dark raised areas that develop in skin folds in areas like the neck, armpits, and groin more common in diabetes - ANSWERAcanthosis Nigricans What is the remnant of a small anagen hair which is left unepilated in a treated follicle - ANSWER-Tombstone What type of hair is associated with or emanates from a round follicle - ANSWERStraight What are special cells that engulf damaged tissues and recycle the chemicals to make new healthy tissue - ANSWER-Macrophages What type of hair is associated with or emanates from oval follicles - ANSWER-Wavy What type of hair is associated with or emanates from flat follicles - ANSWER-Very curly What is described as capillaries leaking plasma into an injured area - ANSWERSwelling and edema What is seen after a black or blue mark under the skin after probing a follicle, mainly seen in eyebrows - ANSWER-Ecchymosis or bruising What is another name for redness - ANSWER-Erythema What can be caused by connecting the positive electrode to the probe instead of the negative electrode - ANSWER-Tattooing Where should electrolysis be avoided in the last trimester (3 months) of pregnancy - ANSWER-Breasts and abdomen What is a sharply elevated, irregularly-shaped, progressively enlarging scar due to the formation of excessive amounts of collagen formation in the corium during connective tissue repair (aka hypertrophic scar) - ANSWER-Keloid What type of hair typically responds very well to the blend method of electrolysis - ANSWER-Curly What can be an excellent tool for helping the skin get back to normal after an electrolysis treatment by neutralizing the sodium hydroxide produced in the follicle - ANSWER-Cataphoresis What is the effect of the negative pole on the skin - ANSWER-Irritates the skin, promotes redness (vasodilator), and softens tissue Which of the following is defined as the flow of electrons along a conductor - ANSWERElectricity What are the other names for thermolysis - ANSWER-Alternating current, high frequency, short wave, radio frequency What is a unit of electrical pressure - ANSWER-Volt What is the unit of electrical strength - ANSWER-Ampere What is the unit of electrical resistance - ANSWER-Ohm What is the unit of power - ANSWER-Watt What is one-thousandth of an ampere - ANSWER-Miliampere What gland is located behind the bridge of the nose in the cranial cavity - ANSWERPituitary What is the name for localized maximum heat only at the point of the needle tip and only takes place in thermolysis - ANSWER-Point effect What type of needle is used for galvanic electrolysis - ANSWER-Bulbous, round, cylindrical What type of needle is used for thermolysis, best for point effect - ANSWER-Tapered and insulated What is a chair type item which allows the patient/client to sit up or recline during treatment - ANSWER-Backjack Electrologists provide accurate, current, and relevant information which enables the client to make decisions regarding treatment - ANSWER-True Client records and other personal information are considered privileged and confidential unless disclosure is mandated by federal or state statute, by court process, or consented to by the client - ANSWER-True According to section IV under the standards for professional ethics, of the standards of practice for electrologists, what is required for all electrologists - ANSWER-Participation in appropriate continuing education activities (20 hours every 2 years) According to section I under the standards for use of electrical equipment, what is required for all electrologists - ANSWER-Equipment malfunctions are identified properly What side effects are not a result of diabetes - ANSWER-Osteoporosis and hearing loss If a patient presents with the following symptoms what may they be suffering from: irregular or infrequent periods, prominent face or body hair, severe acne, thinning of hair on head, and obesity - ANSWER-PCOS What is NOT a symptom of diabetes - ANSWER-Moist skin What is used as an androgen suppressor, but cannot kill or thin hair that is already present - ANSWER-Spironolactone and aldactone What is a natural magnet - ANSWER-Lodestone Once a vellus hair is changed to a terminal hair how long will it take to turn back - ANSWER-It will never turn back In case a client presents with a herpes outbreak, what can you suggest may have triggered the outbreak - ANSWER-Stress If a client presents with cold sores on the mouth, the electrologist can perform electrolysis if they are wearing gloves on the area of the outbreak - ANSWER-False If a client informs you they are allergic to latex what should you do - ANSWER-Use vinyl gloves What is the formation of a slight depression on the epidermis, that results when the electrolysis needle insertion is incorrect or when the pressure on the needle is excessive, or the needle may also be too large (remove needle and re-insert) - ANSWER-Dimpling What is a staphylococcal infection of the skin characterized by fragile, grouped, pinhead sized vesicles or pustules that become confluent and ruptured early, forming rapidly enlarging and spreading erosions with bright yellow crusts that are attached in the center and have elevated margins, that is very contagious - ANSWER-Impetigo If a client is pregnant where should you not perform electrolysis in the third trimester - ANSWER-Abdomen and breasts What is abnormal hair growth following the male pattern hair growth - ANSWERHirsutism What is excessive growth of vellus-type hair which may be darker than usual - ANSWER-Hypertrichosis What is the cause for most post electrolysis treatment infection - ANSWER-Lack of patient hygiene If a client comes in and does not have time for a consultation it is okay to treat them - ANSWER-False What types of hair will respond very well to the blend treatment - ANSWER-Deep and coarse Dark and curly What is shown with a chemical indicator - ANSWER-Temperature needed has been attained What is usually a paper strip that must be used every time sterilization takes place - ANSWER-Chemical indicator What is a device that contains highly resistant bacterial spores and is used to test the method of sterilization being monitored - ANSWER-Biological indicator What is the term used to describe the precautionary measure taken to reduce the risk of post-treatment infections by decreasing the opportunities of microorganisms to enter the body - ANSWER-Aseptic technique What is the purpose of the standards that have been developed for use by electrologists and electrology instructors (universal precautions) - ANSWER-To consider all clients as potentially infectious To adhere to infection control precautions for minimizing the risk of exposure to blood or body fluids for all clients To reduce the risk of transmission of infection and disease from client to client, practitioner, and client to practitioner What type of indicator needs to be placed in a sterilization device every month - ANSWER-Biological indicator The insulated plastic covered cord used to complete current circuit between the epilator needle or the indifferent electrode considered critical or non critical - ANSWER-Noncritical All needles in electrolysis should be - ANSWER-Single-use Pre-sterilized Disposable Residual moisture on hands after hand washing has been found to play an important role in the transfer of bacteria and viruses, so a longer duration of hand drying will result in fewer bacteria transferring to other surfaces - ANSWER-True What are items according to the infection control standards for the practice of electrology that should not be used - ANSWER-Glass bead sterilizer Carbon rollers Household bleach Non-critical equipment and environmental surfaces are cleaned and then treated with either - ANSWER-Low-level hospital grade disinfectant How full should the sharps container be when you dispose of it - ANSWER-3/4 full What steps should be taken when a puncture injury has occurred - ANSWER-Remove and discard gloves. Wash exposure surfaces with running water and soap, if wound is bleeding allow to bleed, after thoroughly cleaning the wound apply an antiseptic product. Immediate contact is made to practitioner's personal physician for appropriate consultation, and for necessary post-exposure strategies. Immediate contact to the health department. Documentation of the exposure is made. When practitioners and electrology students are immunized against the hepatitis b virus how long are shots effective - ANSWER-15 years It is okay to put soap on dry skin - ANSWER-False The more soap the better - ANSWER-False The warmer the water, the more effective the hand wash - ANSWER-False What is now recommended for health care workers (HCWs) to use in patient care areas due to risk of contamination - ANSWER-Plain bar soap When washing hands, what is the correct time frame to vigorously rub together - ANSWER-15-30 seconds